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National Governance & Policy 02 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Kerala Wildlife Board Reconstitution Draws Criticism Over Nominee Choices

Kerala’s reconstituted State Board for Wildlife has come under scrutiny after environmental activists questioned the suitability of some nominees, arguing that the panel should be populated by people with a clearer record of wildlife conservation. The board, chaired by the Chief Minister and vice-chaired by the Forest Minister, also includes three legislators, intensifying debate over whether the body will function as a conservation forum or a politically weighted advisory panel.

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National Governance & Policy26 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Kerala Cabinet Approves Cooperative-Led Flight Service, Backs Deposits With State Guarantee

Kerala’s government has approved a plan to launch flight services through the cooperative sector, a move that signals an unusual expansion of the state’s cooperative model into aviation. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the project will be spearheaded by MVR Cancer Centre Chairman C N Vijayakrishnan, while the government will guarantee deposits made by people in the cooperative sector.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

Vizhinjam fishing harbour project set to materialise, says Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the long-promised Vizhinjam fishing harbour is moving toward reality, with a new 235-metre breakwater, a 500-metre L-shaped fishery berth and supporting infrastructure now part of the plan. The project is being positioned as a major upgrade for the state’s coastal economy, with dredging, lighting and road connectivity expected to improve operating conditions for fishers and related logistics.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 01:57 AM IST

Kerala’s Sabari Rail Revival Hinges on State Share, Says Chief Minister

Efforts are under way to revive the long-stalled Sabari rail project by using Kerala’s 50% financial share, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, while noting that the Railways has been asked to contribute its portion as well. The project, whose estimated cost stood at ₹3,800 crore in 2023, remains a significant infrastructure proposal for improving connectivity in southern Kerala and easing pressure on existing transport corridors.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 12:55 AM IST

Kerala CM Flags Hurdles in Kannur Airport Runway Expansion as Land Acquisition Stalls

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cited unresolved hurdles in the proposed runway expansion at Kannur International Airport, where a land acquisition notification was issued in 2017 but the process has yet to begin in earnest. The plan to acquire 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur is under review after officials questioned the site’s suitability for runway expansion and affected residents rejected the rehabilitation package.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM IST

Keralam Urges GST Council Not to Strip Tax Officers of Arrest Powers

Keralam has told the 57th GST Council meeting that arrest powers for tax officers should not be fully removed, arguing that strong deterrence remains essential to curb large-scale and organised tax evasion. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said the state supports safeguards against misuse, but warned that weakening enforcement could embolden sophisticated fraud networks.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 02:09 AM IST

No Complaints in Kerala Over Deliberate Voter Disenfranchisement, Says V.D. Satheesan

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said the state has not received complaints of deliberate denial of voting rights, even as allegations against the Election Commission of India focus on the removal of names from electoral rolls. He contrasted Kerala’s position with reported grievances in Maharashtra, West Bengal and Haryana, framing the issue as one of electoral administration rather than a systemic crisis in his state.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM IST

Kerala Has Seen No Complaints of Deliberate Voter Deprivation, Says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said Kerala has not seen complaints alleging deliberate denial of voting rights, even as criticism mounts over the Election Commission of India’s handling of voter roll deletions in other states. He said the current allegations concern the removal of large numbers of names from electoral rolls, but argued that Kerala has not faced the kind of formal complaints reported from Maharashtra, West Bengal or Haryana.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 11:14 AM IST

Kerala High Court Orders FIR in CMRL Pay-off Probe, Naming Pinarayi Vijayan and Relatives

The Kerala High Court has directed police to register an FIR in the CMRL pay-off matter, accepting a plea that allegations emerging from an Enforcement Directorate report warranted a criminal case rather than a preliminary inquiry. The order intensifies scrutiny around Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and members of his family, placing the politically sensitive dispute squarely in the criminal justice process.

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